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Zinc as an Essential Micronutrient in Plant Growth and Stress Management
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- 1. Department of Botany, K. B. P. College, Urun-Islampur-415409, Tal-Walwa, Dist-Sangli. (MS) India
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Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient required for the normal growth and development of plants, playing a crucial role in enzymatic activity, protein synthesis, and stress tolerance. Despite its requirement in trace amounts, zinc deficiency is widespread in agricultural soils, particularly in saline and alkaline environments, leading to reduced crop productivity. This chapter provides a comprehensive account of zinc chemistry, soil availability, uptake and translocation, physiological roles, involvement in salt stress mitigation, deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and its broader applications. The discussion integrates classical knowledge with recent research findings to provide a useful resource for researchers and academicians
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